Electronics Commodity Lead - Strategic Sourcing for Defense

Saab AB; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Saab AB in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. This role focuses on developing commodity strategies, supplier evaluations, and cost reduction initiatives within defense and security programs.

The candidate should have a strong electronics background and a BA/BS in a related field, with 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with Master’s in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive continuous value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers for multiple business units.
• Manage the Approved Supplier List for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business process by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand the existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research, gather market intelligence, and analyze trends for electronics category or others as needed.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via SWOT and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine near- and long-term needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse supply base.
• Collaborate to develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Leadership & presentation

Financial acumen

Electronics technical background

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master’s degree

Professional certification or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab AB in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. This role focuses on developing commodity strategies, supplier evaluations, and cost reduction initiatives within defense and security programs.

The candidate should have a strong electronics background and a BA/BS in a related field, with 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain management.